Mysteries with just a hint of romance

If you have been following me for a while, you know that I don’t do a “romantic” Valentine’s Day post. I have done:

• Have a Non-Romantic Valentine’s Day
• Valentine’s Day — Friends Forever
• For the Love of Families
• Teen Dating Violence Awareness
• Friendship Before Flowers

This year, I am going to let just a taste of romance into my Valentine’s Day post. No, I am still not interested in the love at first sight or romantic date tropes, but I thought I would feature some slow-burn romance in the mystery genre.

Erin Price is new in town, focused on getting her new business started. She’s not looking for a love interest. But she does meet someone in this cozy mystery:

Gluten-Free Murder

Erin Price moves to Bald Eagle Falls, a place where everyone knows everyone as well as everyone else’s business, taking over the store left to her by her aunt to start up a gluten-free bakery. The grand opening is marred by just one thing, the death of her business rival, Angela Plaint. It appears that Angela was poisoned by one of Erin’s cupcakes, making her a prime suspect.

Equipped with cupcakes, her desire for the truth, and new bakery assistant Vicky’s help, Erin…